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Where Were the Planets on August 23, 1960?
Quick Answer
On August 23, 1960, the Sun was in Virgo (0°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 23, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°51' Virgo at midnight UTC to 19°20' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°20'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 13°04'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 22°45'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 17°18'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 13°40'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°47'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°15'23" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°59'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°42'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°41'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°15'19" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on August 23, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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